O horário de chegada
Example: O horário de chegada do trem é às oito horas.
Definition
"O horário de chegada" refers to the scheduled time when a train, plane, or other mode of transportation is expected to arrive at its destination. It is used to inform passengers about the precise moment they can expect the vehicle to reach the station or airport.
Etymology
The phrase "o horário de chegada" comes from Portuguese, where "horário" means schedule or timetable, derived from Latin 'horarius,' relating to hours, and "chegada" means arrival, from the verb 'chegar,' meaning to arrive. Together, they literally mean 'the time of arrival.' Did you know? The concept of scheduled arrival times became crucial with the advent of railways and aviation to coordinate travel efficiently.
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